as halfway around the world, a group of navy s.e.a.l.s was moving into position to target the world's most wanted terrorist. >> some people now suggest that i'm too profess orrial, and i'd like to address that head on. >> if he was anxious, he didn't show it. >> by assigning all of you some reading that will help you draw your own conclusions. >> the planning had started in secret months before. >> he asked each and every one of us in the small group of the national security council what our opinion was. and there was disagreement. so it came down, as it does in these situations, with the hard decision having to go to the president. >> when i'm making decisions, i try to pull back a little bit and take the long view. >> there were easier options. and the plan on the table risked hostages or casualties. >> i think for me to be able to step back and say, all right, what's best for the country, and not get caught up in the immediate fears, risks, concerns and pressures that you're feeling right then has probably been helpful. >> the president gave the order. >> he wanted to go for it. yo